Ocho Artisan Bungalows

Prachtig complex, direct aan het strand. Mooi ingerichte lodge met alle voorzieningen die je maar kan bedenken aanwezig. Ontbijt een feest en onze host, Ilse, had oog voor elk detail en niets was haar teveel. Hierdoor echt het gevoel dat je extra in de watten werd gelegd. We hebben genoten!

My husband and I stayed at Ocho Artisan Bungalows for 5 days at the beginning of April.
Part of our stay was difficult because I made the mistake of booking one of the 2 busiest times in Tamarindo, Semana Santa. The beach was so busy and loud, that we had to wear earplugs at night. When the busyness died down, Ocho became the oasis I had hoped it would be.
The location right off the beach is so convenient to hop into the ocean and back onto a lounge chair by the pool. It was so nice to sit at the Beach Club in the morning for breakfast and in the evening for drinks.
The staff here do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. Ilse was exceptional. She was always available to see if there was anything she could do for us. The bar staff, servers including Giovanni, and Jazmin and Silvia took good care of us, always smiling and friendly.
We stayed in Casita 8, just to the side of the pool with a view of the ocean from our patio, I would call the room design Bohemian- with more of an emphasis on personal design rather then practicality. The room did lack furniture to put our items on and the wide open bathroom was really dark without an enclosed shower or water closet. Some windows did not have coverings, so if the morning sun gets you up, your out of luck. Part of the charm I guess! Ilse and staff surprised us with a room decorated for our 30th Anniversary! It was very special. It was so nice to lay in bed in the mornings and hear the wildlife, monkeys included!
Staff are cleaning the grounds and pool daily - it is a beautiful atmosphere especially around the pool.
There are only 8 casitas so the pool area did not feel crowded. A beachfront lounger can be reserved at the Ocho Beach Club included in ones stay. An Ocho Beach Club day pass does allow off site patrons a lounger by the beach and access to the pool, which we were unaware of until 5 loud young men came off the beach, lol. But that was only once - something to be aware of.
Thank-you Ilse for a wonderful stay!

Vista impresionante a la playa ! Muy amable el personal, muy atentos , hacen de la estadía una muy buena experiencia!

The property was beautiful and the bungalows were very unique. We really enjoyed that.

Das Ocho ist wunderschön angelegt und eine wahre Oase inmitten des Trubels…es fühlt sich an wie nach Hause zu kommen. Das Personal ist der Wahnsinn. Jeder war unheimlich bemüht und so freundlich. Insbesondere Ilse wäre für uns der Grund jederzeit wieder zu buchen. Sie hat es uns mit ihrer unglaublich lieben und aufmerksamen Art so angenehm gemacht- vielen lieben Dank dafür…als Fremde kommen und als Freunde gehen…

Anlage besteht nur aus wenigen Bungalows, die alle im Jungel eingebettet sind(besser geht es nicht)Das macht den Flair aus. Die Bungalows haben eine super größe und sind sehr gut ausgestattet. Haben immer uns das Frühstück auf die Terrasse des Bungalows bringen lassen und auch abends dort eine Vorspeise eingenommen. Das Frühstück, was nur aus einer Eierspeise und einem Getränk(Kaffe oder O Saft)bestand haben wir, da wir einen großen Kühlschrank und eine Herdplatte hatten, um weitere Dinge wie Joghurt, Käse, Marmelade und zusätzlichen Kaffee, für uns aufgewertet. Man konnte regelmäßig Nasenbären von der Terrasse beobachten. Der Anlage ist ein Beachclub angeschlossen. Liegen konnte man kostenlos reservieren. Von den Liegen konnte man traumhafte Sonnenuntergänge beobachten. Das Personal und die Lage der Anlage, wenige Schritte zum Zentrum, top.

Hands down best vacation ! Staff was incredible! Ilse, Vlad, Pablo. Just amazing ! Ilse we can't say enough about. Anything we needed she took care of including suggestions for dining, transportation etc. We will be back!!!!

Proximity to the beach was fantastic, as close as you can get. The pool was great and well maintained, and it was a good size for the number of guests.

ILSE Weiss, SUE, and all of the staff at Ocho Artisan Bungalows really laid out the red carpet for us! Ocho is most certainly an ALL-Star resort in all ways, thanks to them! Ocho was our favorite place we stayed in all of Costa Rica. The young pool boy made sure the pool was deliciously clean and refreshing, the service was impeccable, the room and the AC was nothing short of fantastic, and the staff, the food, the ocean water and the beachclub was a 5 star experience. We must also make note of the staff at the beach club. They were all amazing, friendly, and wanted to ensure our experience was nothing short of excellent. The food and drinks were super good! And as a bonus, it's an easy walk into town. We really cannot say anything negative about this place, and my wife and I would return to Ocho in a heartbeat. Thank you ILSE and SUE for making our stay the dream we had envisioned when making the reservation. Pura Vida!

Muy lindo y decorado todo! Ubicacion perfecta, cerca de todo. Gran restaurant y muy buena atencion. Cocinita con cafe, a metros de la playa.

Le spot

We had an amazing stay at Ocho Artisan Bungalows. The property is gorgeous and the bungalows are beautiful and private. The beach is just steps away and the pool is a quiet oasis with a wonderful view of the ocean. What really makes this boutique hotel exceptional, though, is the warm and friendly team at Ochos. Ilse is an exceptional concierge, who took great care to ensure our stay exceeded expectations. From arranging day trips and excursions Ilse and Sue went out of their way to assist with your stay. The friendly restaurant/bar staff greeted us with warm smiles and by name. Special shout out to Daniel, Kenya, Giovanni and Jimmy.

Garden, where the bungalows are, is beautiful. Bungalows are spacious and very comfortable. Access to the beach. Staff were great. Sunsets in front of the hotel’s beach are breathtaking.